Tastes of the Roadside

Picture this. You’re tired and the heat is beginning to prickle your skin, in the way you imagine ...

Susan Calmans Cruise of a Lifetime

This month, Channel 5 airs the second of a part two series of Susan Calman, comedian extraordinaire'...

India's Extraordinary National Parks

Beyond the ancient monuments, impressive history, forts, palaces, colonial history, and bustling cit...

Ultimate Birding Escapes in India

Whether you're a seasoned birder or a curious novice, Trans Indus birding holidays offer unforgettab...

India's Top 10 Biodiversity Hotspots

Counted among the Top 10 Biodiverse places on Earth, India is home to no less than 18 biospheres, 12...

Korean Food: A world of Flavours

Korean food is more than just sustenance; it’s a vibrant expression of culture, heritage, and comm...

Top 6 National Parks of South Korea

Picture this. You’re tired and the heat is beginning to prickle your skin, in the way you imagine ...

The Maha Kumbh Mela

Crashing bells, fast-fingered tabla drums, devotional chants, and the ripple of a million people shu...

Celebrating Spring Time in Asia

Winter can often feel as if it has outstayed its welcome, but thankfully, there are compensations; s...

Summer Secrets of Asia

As the summer approaches, monsoon rains engulf much of Asia, making travel to the better-known parts...

Wildlife of Nepal and Conservation

Despite its diminutive size, occupying just 0.1% of the world’s land mass, Nepal counts a fantasti...

Winter warmers and coolers in Asia

Dry weather, pleasant temperatures, and minimal rainfall and humidity create ideal conditions for mo...

Best Time to Spot wildlife in India

India’s 18 UNESCO-listed Biospheres, 106 National Parks and 573 wildlife sanctuaries collectively ...

Autumnal Hues across Asia

Autumn is the sweet spot for travel to Asia. The rainy season has receded, leaving behind lush lands...

Bucket list India; Beyond the Golden Triangle

Beyond the Golden Triangle, the Taj Mahal, and bustling towns, India's cities and villages are a tap...

Asia: Seven Worlds in One Continent

This weekend, Sir David Attenborough returns to our screens with the highly anticipated ‘Seven Wor...

Asian Destinations ready & waiting for you!

With the aim of reaching critical mass in its vaccination programme the government has proposed lift...

The Most Romantic Hotels in the Golden Triangle

From roof-top love nests in fairy-tale Rajput castles to luxury suites with views of the Taj Mahal, ...

top 10 things to do in Phuket

For those of you who enjoy exploring places when on holiday, Phuket will not disappoint. The largest...

Resuming international travel

More than a year into travel restrictions the Government Global Task Force has published its finding...

An Evening with Clive Williams OBE

To celebrate the launch of TransIndus's staycation tours that explore Indian influences in British l...

Gravitas Plus: India's Vaccination Program

With a total population of 1.3 billion people, India has a big task ahead of it of vaccinating its c...

Life in Delhi during the time of Covid

TransIndus India Holiday Specialist, Agomoni writes first-hand about the anxiety around leaving Lond...

Brighter Travel Days Ahead: A Guide to 2021

As we approach Christmas, there’s hope of the one Christmas present we’ve all been waiting for�...

Beyond the Taj: Unseen Agra

The Taj Mahal is deservedly India’s principal visitor attraction, but hardly any of the millions w...

Four Great New TransIndus Experiences for Rajasthan

It’s hardly surprising Rajasthan welcomes the lion’s share of first-time visitors to India. Boas...

TransIndus Top 5 Experiences: Cambodia

With a superbly rich mix of experiences within easy reach of each other, Cambodia offers the perfect...

Himalayan Valleys of Himachal

For a few months each year, during the summer, when we are blessed with warm, balmy days and cool ev...

Covid-19: Stories from India

Just six weeks ago, the world was a small place, connected by a vast network of many thousands of da...

Celebrating Diwali in India

For five days each fall, homes glisten in the light of oil lamps, the skies above are awash with fir...

Best Beaches of Indonesia

Beaches of Bali, Kuta, Seminyak, and Jimbaran Bay, clustered around the south coast of Bali and clos...

Our Top 6 Experiences in Uzbekistan

There’s a lot more to the Silk Road’s most compelling country than green-tiled domes. Read on to...

Yoga - How to Practice Pranayama

Yoga is an ancient practice that involves physical poses, concentration, and deep breathing. Regular...

Our Favourite Hotels In Indonesia

Hotels in Indonesia are known for their warm hospitality, luxurious ambience, and unique characteris...

Best Places to Stay are in Goa

A beach holiday to Goa can be packed with luxury, adventure or quality family time whether you choos...

Hotel Review of the Taj Rishikesh Resort & Spa

Journalist and editor, Lucie Grace, reviews one of the Taj Hotel's newest properties, having opened ...

Top 10 Highlights of Indonesia

Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world, with some 17,000 stunningly wild and beautiful is...

Sri Lanka: Recommended Reads by John Gimlette

We are delighted to introduce John Gimlette an award winning travel writer and journalist contributi...

Covid-19: Stories from India Part 2

Back in April, we reached out to our partners on the ground in India to find out how they were copin...

A History of Gin and Tonic

There is no better way to end an action packed day on holiday in India than with a gin and tonic as ...

Covid-19: An Interview with TransIndus MD Amrit Singh

TransIndus is very fortunate with an extremely loyal, understanding and experienced clientele. They ...

Covid-19: The Taj Mahal Reopens for Tourists

After six months of being closed to all tourists, the Taj Mahal reopened earlier this week, on the 2...

Unique Traditions in Myanmar

Thanks in part to its geography, Myanmar has some of the most unique traditions and ranks among the ...

Covid-19: India's Railways Join the Fight

On April 14th 2020, like most other businesses in India, Indian Railways ground to a halt, with tens...

Best Family Villas to Stay at in The Maldives

The Maldives is a beautiful playground for every age group and with dozens of five star, luxury reso...

My Iran ‘Silk Road’

Travel writer and photographer, David Abram, shares his personal Iran travel highlights in the wake ...

Thoughts on Travelling Today

Unlike those who like to make the most of Europe being on our doorstep, I have always preferred to t...

Unique Things To Do in the Maldives

The Maldives is known for a plethora of luxury private islands dotted around idyllic atolls filled w...

14 Keralan Meals & Delicacies to Try

For many of us, trying the local food and regional delicacies is a huge part of our holiday and many...

Covid-19: Life in India Today

Lucie Grace is a freelance writer and digital nomad who found herself in India as the Coronavirus Pa...

What is it like to fly right now?

Last week, taking the opportunity to now be able to leave London for anything more than a day trip o...

An Absolute Guide to Kerala

Kerala, in the far southwest of India, is one of South Asia’s most prosperous and geographically v...

An Interview with Sir Michael Palin

TransIndus were delighted to welcome Sir Michael Palin as the guest speaker on the first of their se...

Running a Business during a Global Pandemic

When TransIndus started 30 years ago, midst the excitement of the new venture was trepidation and a ...

North Goa vs South Goa: What's the Difference?

The decision whether to turn left (north) or south (right) on leaving Goa’s Dabolim airport is one...

Covid-19: Live Tracker of Cases in India

We have launched a Live Covid-19 Tracker to show you where the Coronavirus cases are in India and ho...

The Best Places to Visit in Asia in October

The clocks will be about to go back. Our summer tans will have faded. The leaves will be changing co...

Best Things to Do in Hanoi

Many travellers who visit Vietnam on holiday for the first time, will fly into Hanoi with plans to t...

River Cruises in India: Everything you Need to Know

Exploring north India doesn’t necessarily have to mean “trains, planes and automobiles”. Harki...

The Best Resorts in The Maldives for Social Distancing

Known for their palm fringed and powdered sand beaches, a holiday to the Maldives is one of the best...

Kerala: Four of the Best

TransIndus MD, Amrit Singh, unveils a quartet of wonderful off-track gems in the backwaters and hill...

'Only in Kerala': 10 Unique Experiences

Rough Guide to Kerala author, David Abram, celebrates Kerala’s quirky side Many are torn betwee...

The Okinawas: Japan’s Sub-Tropical Paradise

Straggling for over 600 miles (1000km) from Kyushu to within a stone’s throw of Taiwan, the sun-dr...

Highlights of Japan's Sacred Trails on the Kii Peninsula

The Kii Peninsula – ‘Kii-hantō’ in Japanese – is a mountainous region southeast of Osaka th...

Bali’s Wild West

A light breeze blows off the Java Straits, causing little waves to slap against the prow of the laun...

Slowly Down the Ganges . . .

Prior to the arrival of the railways in India at the end of the 19th century, the annual transfer of...

Golden Threads: Suzani, Caps and Carpets

Traditional crafts have seen a revival in post-Soviet Uzbekistan, and most of the best work is produ...

‘Like Angkor Without the Crowds’

The magnificent temples complexes of Angkor soak up the lion’s share of visitors to Cambodia, but ...

City of Ghosts

Travel writer, David Abram, revisits the ruined city of Mandu in central India, and recalls the extr...

Maharashtra’s Hidden Gems

The lure of wonders further afield often tempt travellers to pass straight through the state of Maha...

Sri Lanka's Beaches: Where & When to Go

The Tear Drop Isle of Sri Lanka boasts 1,340 km of gorgeous coastline and an enviable choice of pal...

Top 10 Family-Friendly Holidays, Asia

Summer holidays are the most cherished time for families, providing a precious opportunity to escape...

The Marvels of Moonland

JOHN GIMLETTE and family discover the beauty of altitude in India’s highest and most northerly reg...

Finding the Magic in India

Quite apart from the undeniable allure of India's architectural marvels or the deep-rooted heritage ...

Extraordinary Silk Road Experiences

By any account, The Ancient Silk Route, a network of trade routes spanning some 8000 miles connectin...

Sherlock Holmes in India

India was an outstanding jewel for Victorian Britain. Many of the characters in the tales of Sherloc...

Koh in the Kingdom of Thailand

After a busy two weeks touring in Southeast Asia, there is nothing more I'd recommend than spending ...

Inspirational Experiences , Asia 2024

Experience it as never before, and create unforgettable memories in 2024. Discover thrilling new ad...

A Soft Landing

Guide book author, David Abram, recently travelled with TransIndus to Devi Garh near Udaipur in sou...

Highlights of Sri Lanka

Few island nations match the variety of experiences of the evergreen Emerald Isle, Sri Lanka. This '...

Epic Summer Travels in India

Summer Travels in India for Families By Caron Bluestone, who travelled through India with her young...

Yoga and The International Day of Yoga, June 21

Originating in ancient India, Yoga is a holistic practice passed down through generations to achieve...

Asia's Top 10 Holistic Health Retreats

What modern lifestyle robs of us can be restored by a great holiday For a truly restorative break, ...

Uzbekistan - “My Top Shots”

Travel writer and photographer, David Abram, shares some of his favourite photos from a recent Trans...

Silk Road: Recommended Reads

Since Marco Polo first followed the Silk Road from Venice to Xanandu in the late 13th century, some ...

India's 'Big Three' Cats

Leopard, Tiger and Lions - Here, we profile India’s ‘Big Three’ cat species and the places we ...

Djinns & Other Tonics: William Dalrymple's India Books

More historian than travel author these days, William Dalrymple was working as a stringer journalist...

The Tribes and Textiles of Gujarat

Traditional ways of life are fast disappearing across India, but in the arid west of Gujarat, they�...

A Taste of Samarkand

Recipes and stories gleaned from wide-ranging travels around Central Asia and the Caucasus by author...

Five Mantras of a Perfectly Balanced Holiday

At TransIndus, we believe every holiday should be a perfectly balanced and restorative experience de...

Top places to shop in Delhi

India has a well-deserved reputation for the calibre of its shopping, with one of its very best dest...

Tips For Your First Visit to Vietnam

If you're eagerly awaiting your first trip to Vietnam, you're undoubtedly in excellent company and f...

Summer Festivals in Ladakh

One of the most vibrant expressions of traditional Ladakhi culture visitors to the region may experi...

What's Hot in Asia for 2023

As we celebrate the arrival of 2023, it’s time to put Asia back at the top of your travel list...

Ayurveda for Travellers

Ayurveda is a natural system of medicine, originating in India more than 3,000 years ago, and is con...

Royal Retreats: India's Top 9 Palace Hotels

The extravagant lives led by India’s former rulers is the stuff of legend. No strangers to ostenta...

My Trip to China

China – a country with an unbelievable amount to offer; from busy, bright and fast paced cities to...

Top 10 Health Retreats in India

As days get shorter and the nights linger, it’s a perfect time to plan a visit to one or maybe mor...

The Wonders of Vietnam

Steeped in ancient legends and set in spellbinding and ethereal landscapes of deep valleys, meanderi...

Nepal Trek Planner

Most of us who enjoy a good walk have often dreamt of walking among the Himalayas to take in the ult...